Mayor Andy Burnham is pushing for sweeping new powers that would let mayors directly approve or reject major development projects—like big housing schemes, commercial spaces, or tall buildings—potentially bypassing local councils. Aimed at speeding up construction and tackling the housing crisis, the plan has backing from ten of fourteen devolved mayors and mirrors London’s recent powers under Sadiq Khan. While Burnham insists decisions must still respect planning rules and community impact, critics warn it undermines local democracy and silences residents’ voices. The proposals could also let mayors steer national housing funds and charge developers for infrastructure costs—with a public consultation expected soon.
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